After travelling in Europe for several years by myself, I feel like it's time to explore countries outside of Europe. Since I'm Dutch, South Africa is a country I'm particularly drawn to.
I know that the crime is pretty bad in some areas, but shouldn't Cape Town and the West Cape in general be relatively safe during the day? Since I don't have my driver's license yet, would it be recommendable to use public transport, or would taking a taxi be a better idea?
I am from the Western Cape and have lived in various areas throughout my life. I am currently looking into emigrating to Europe and one of my major reasons is because I do not feel safe here.
The public transport is definately not safe. Something you should also know is that what we generally call taxi's are actually just majorly over crowded mini vans but these should not be used by tourists. You can also opt for private taxi services and uber is pretty safe and affordable.
>>1274287
>>1274224
Th MyCiti buses in Cape Town are perfectly safe. Obviously no tourist should take shared taxis. 10 million tourists visit the country each year and most don't have a problem; the main thing to remember is that you travel from A to B, it's not a place to go out wandering (although you can do this in the Cape Town cbd if you want). Most violence occurs in townships, informal settlements, and rural areas you will have no reason to go to.
And obviously remember that real life isn't 4chan, so your boer feel memes and your Rhodesian feel memes won't be appropriate in polite company.
>>1274357
What about Stellenbosch? Also, are there any decent safari tours you can go on in the Western Cape? Or will I have to go to the Northern Cape or Eastern Cape for that?
Been 3 times.
Cape Town is absolutely fine, just get taxis or Uber (yes they have Uber) after dark.
Stellenbosch is also fine, and beautiful.
Simon's Town and Hout Bay also very nice and never seen any trouble.
Stick to tourist traps or wine routes and you'll have a lovely time anon.
>threads like this are necessary now because 'niggers are just like you and I, amirite?'
Don't expect the locals (the white, human variety) to understand Nederlands, although you may get a slight understanding of what they are saying in Afrikaans. It will be much easier to speak English as that is what majority of the people, including the Kangz all speak (in addition to their own whistle & click gibberish). Have fun, exercise caution & only fuck with condoms because AIDS. Fijne reis kankerleijer!
>>1274619
I don't really know about organized tours. You can just google those. The most famous wildlife area is the Kruger National park in the north east. Stellenbosch is a very nice place, safe for going out, but it's quite a small university town. It's in an area known as the Cape Winelands which is well known for gastro-tourism. So if you're a noodles-and-cheap-beer kind of traveller, you may feel a little out of place.
>>1274720
>the Kangz
This is another 4chan meme you should avoid.
>>1274224
The imaginary one that exhists inside your pathetic fantasies, honestly.
>>1274803
>Is it possible/safe to visit Orania?
Only if you bring the locals a gift and offer it on bended knee to the townsfolk.
>>1275044
What did you mean by this?
>>1275044
Please elaborate.
Cape Tonian here chiming in to say you can do whatever the fuck you want here in the Western Cape as long as you avoid townships and generally dodgy-lookng areas. Don't walk around alone that much, especially at night.
Otherwise, do whatever the fuck you want. I think >>1275044 was being sarcastic.
You're gonna find your perception of this place is totally different to what it's like, I mean the fact that this guy says "yes, they have uber" shows perceptions are not great.
>>1274720
You know, my friend's been to Holland, and he's not exactly the biggest fucking lefty by any stretch of the imagination. Why are you confirming the 'Dutch are racist' thing he told me?? Are you fucking stupid? Poeses like you give South Africans a bad name outside of the country. Vet kont, keep your mouth shut about the place you left. I know I will.
>>1277539
Thank you for the fine post sir.